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26 neighborhoods on the east. Additionally, south of the project site is a four-story multi-family residential building (875 Woodside Road) and another four to five story multi-family residential building (885 Woodside Road). The proposed project would not be substantially different in height and length compared to the existing multi-family residential buildings nearby and the multi-family uses would be consistent with the uses adjacent to the project site. Although the project would alter the visual character of the site and the surrounding area from existing development, it is consistent with the general urban character of the surrounding area and existing uses in the vicinity and would not substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the surrounding area. In accordance with City Zoning Code section 32.19 and State Density Bonus Law, the project component applicant is requesting four waivers and one concession/incentive (described in the Project Description above) to allow for a building design that could accommodate sufficient units to make the project 100 percent affordable by allowing an additional 29 units more than otherwise allowable if the City standards were applied fully.4 The waivers and concession/incentive would be subject to City review and approval following the procedures stipulated in Zoning Code section 32.19 (“Affordable Housing Density Bonuses”). City review would also ensure that the proposed affordable units satisfy the requirements of Zoning Code Article 29 (“Requirements for Affordable Housing”), are eligible affordable units that meet all the applicable requirements in California Government Code Section 65915, and can be counted toward the number of affordable units required for a density bonus under California Government Code Sections 65915-65918. Because the proposed project component is in an urbanized area and would be required to comply with all applicable Zoning and General Plan policies and implementation programs intended to preserve scenic beauty and maintain community aesthetics, as well as City housing development standards as applied to State density bonus waivers and concessions/incentives, impacts on the existing visual character of the project component neighborhoods would be less than significant. The project site is located within an area which is developed with similar uses, and the location, size, and design of the proposed use would be similar to and compatible with the land uses in the immediate area. For these reasons, the 847 Woodside project component would be consistent with the analysis in the EIR/SEIR and would not create new impacts, increase impacts, and there is no new information of substantial importance for CEQA purposes. d. As discussed in the Focused GPU program EIR (p. 4.1-10 and 4.1-11), existing lighting in the city is typical for urbanized areas during nighttime hours (e.g., streetlights, traffic signals, security lighting around businesses and homes, auto headlights, illuminated business signs); therefore, given the developed nature of the area, these new lighting sources would not be expected to be substantial. As discussed in Focused GPU program EIR section 4.1.2 (Regulatory Framework”), State law specifies outdoor lighting requirements for residential and non-residential development per California Code of Regulations Title 24 Outdoor Lighting Zones regarding building energy efficient standards. These State standards would improve outdoor lighting quality and help reduce the impacts of light pollution, light trespass, and glare by regulating lighting characteristics such as maximum power and brightness, shielding, and sensor controls to turn lighting on and off. Lighting design and building materials and designs would be subject to review and approval by the City prior to approval of a building permit. The Focused GPU EIR (p. 4.1 – 11) concluded that since new development would be required to meet these lighting standards, the impact due to light and glare would be less than significant. According to project component conceptual lighting plans, there would be at-grade in-path lighting at the main building entry (the lobby on Woodside Road) as well as additional lighting for the ground-level courtyard (Catenary lighting, which is lighting suspended on structural cables, and handrail lighting); the podium level common open space area would incorporate string lights and planter wall step lights (Plan Sheet PL5.0, 12/18/23). Given its consistency with applicable requirements that minimize the impact of new sources of light pollution and avoid creation of new sources of substantial light or glare, the 847 Woodside project component would have a less than significant impact. For these reasons, this component would be consistent with the analysis in the Focused GPU EIR because it would not create new impacts, increase impacts, and there is no new information of substantial importance for CEQA purposes. e. Ordinarily shadows do not constitute a significant impact under CEQA, so the Focused GPU EIR only analyzed the impact of shadows in the DTPP area to ensure compliance with prior litigation regarding the impact of office towers on the Downtown. The project component would be required to comply with Municipal Code Article 54 – “MUN (MIXED-USE NEIGHBORHOOD) DISTRICT,” which implements Redwood City General Plan Program BE‐12 (“Shade Analysis 4Letter to Darryl Boyd, City of Redwood City, from Andrea Osgood, Eden Housing, re: “847 Woodside Road, Planning Application Submittal, Letter of Intent to Apply State Density Bonus,” October 30, 2023. ATTY/RESO.0074/CC RESO 847 WOODSIDE (CEQA) - EXHIBIT 1 - CEQA CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST REV: 10-23-24 VR Page 26 of 135